Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Blum Electric - California Electrical Contractors
Founded in 1972 by Josef Blum, Blum Electric has established itself as a leading electrical contractor in California. Our dedication to safety, quality, and precision has driven our success across diverse industries. With over 50 years of combined experience, our team delivers tailored electrical solutions for residential, commercial, military, healthcare, and hospitality projects. We prioritize pre-construction planning, leveraging advanced tools like BIM to ensure projects stay on budget and on schedule.Our OSHA-certified specialists uphold rigorous safety standards while maintaining personal relationships with clients. Recognized through industry awards including Subcontractor of the Year, we remain committed to innovation and community. Our family legacy ensures every project receives unmatched attention to detail, from generator infrastructure upgrades to EV charging station installations.
Services
Preconstruction Services
Backup Generators
Low Voltage Systems
Service Maintenance
BIM Construction
Emergency Renovations
Details
- Year established: 1972
Highlights and features
- We have over 45 years of experience in electrical contracting.
- Our team includes OSHA-certified specialists.
- We provide precision in work, timelines, and budgets.
- We have won industry awards including Subcontractor of the Year.
- We serve a diverse range of industries including military, healthcare, and hospitality.
What people say
Top quality employees
Completed two and a half months early
Exceptional coordination with other trades
Kept costs within budget
Flexible with schedule constraints
Services
Preconstruction Services
Our pre-construction team collaborates with clients to ensure projects start right. We provide cost control, site evaluation, and feasibility studies to guarantee on-time, on-budget outcomes. With life cycle analysis and constructibility reviews, we help owners make informed decisions before breaking ground. This proactive approach prevents costly delays for commercial and industrial developments.
Backup Generators
We design and install backup power solutions for critical facilities. Our systems ensure uninterrupted operations for hospitals, military bases, and data centers during outages. Upgrading generator infrastructure at locations like Chumash Casino demonstrates our ability to handle complex power needs while meeting safety and regulatory standards for various industries.
Low Voltage Systems
Our low-voltage specialists implement communication systems for modern facilities. From network cabling to security systems, we ensure reliable infrastructure for commercial buildings and tech companies. Our work supports advanced projects like the GOLETA VILLAGE mixed-use development while maintaining compliance with current electrical codes for data and communication networks.
Service Maintenance
We offer ongoing maintenance for electrical systems in commercial and industrial settings. Performing EV charging station installations and hotel room upgrades at properties like the Four Seasons Biltmore showcases our ability to handle both routine and complex repairs. Our team minimizes downtime through preventive maintenance plans tailored to each facility's operational needs.
BIM Construction
Using Building Information Modeling technology, we optimize electrical system design prior to construction. This digital approach improves coordination with other trades, as seen during the Cottage Hospital Breast Care Center project. By identifying conflicts in virtual models, we reduce field errors and accelerate project timelines for healthcare, industrial, and commercial clients across California.
People
Josef Blum
CEO/CFO
Josef Blum founded the company in 1972 after working as an apprentice in Germany and gaining experience in Los Angeles. He established Blum Electric's reputation for quality electrical work before passing leadership to his sons.
John Blum
President Sales & Marketing
John Blum, one of the founders' sons, leads sales and marketing efforts. With decades of industry experience, he continues the family tradition of building client relationships while expanding into new markets and technologies.
Questions
What types of electrical projects do you handle?
We specialize in commercial, military, healthcare, hospitality, and residential electrical projects across California.
How long has your company been in business?
We have served California since our founding in 1972 by Josef Blum.
Do you offer emergency electrical services?
While we handle urgent needs during working hours, we don't provide after-hours emergency services.
Which areas do you serve in California?
We operate throughout Central and Southern California, including Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles, and San Luis Obispo counties.
Can you handle large-scale electrical projects?
Yes, our team successfully manages complex projects like the Chumash Casino renovation and military installations.
Reviews (5)
Leslie Esposito
May 08, 2021
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Great Service. Prompt response and Electrician was on time for his service call. Very pleased with Blum and Sons. Glad to use local businesses that service Carpinteria. Service: Light fixture installation
R. Cam
Jan 29, 2021
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I can say only good things about this company. It is my honest opinion that this is the best company in our area. You would havto go all the way to LA to get competitive employment, with great benefits, 401k. These guys are top notch, always taking care of their own. There is Soo much work out here, but not enough men who want to get their hands dirty. But the money is great & they're actually hiring! Let em know I told you. If you can don some tool bags and you aren't afraid of ladders or work. Then man this is the career for you!
Joanna Kerns
Apr 12, 2017
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My husband and I have nothing but great things to say about Blum Electric. Not only are they an excellent company but they are well organized, quick to respond, courteous, and they do terrific work that they stand behind.
Khristopher Drake
Feb 01, 2017
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Blum & Sons Electrical has been producing quality work on my projects for 6 years now and I have found their management and service to be exemplary. Over the past six years Blum & Sons has provided my projects quality electrical and low voltage installations in one of the most difficult sectors of the construction industry: OSHPD (Hospitals/Clinics). Building an OSHPD compliant hospital can be a difficult task in itself but working and building in an operating functional hospital brought on unexpected daily challenges that Blum & Sons handled with ease.
I would recommend Blum & Sons for not only the upper echelon of the construction industry but also for the commercial and residential markets. Their decades of local pride in production will keep them producing quality projects for years to come.
I would recommend Blum & Sons for not only the upper echelon of the construction industry but also for the commercial and residential markets. Their decades of local pride in production will keep them producing quality projects for years to come.
Matt Harding
Apr 24, 2016
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Blum & Sons Electric installed a new electrical panel at our ranch in Carpinteria. This did a lot for our home's safety, and helped us get fire insurance on a very old home (built in 1895). We're very happy with the work done on our new panel, and very happy with their knowledge of safety standards. Thank you Blum Electric!
